1986 Porsche 928 vs. 1966 Porsche 911

To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1966 Porsche 911. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1966 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 488 kg more than 1966 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Porsche 928 (430 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Porsche 911. (179 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Porsche 911.

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